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Welcome to Artist Alley,
Washington County Arts Council's electronic newsletter.
We hope this publication will engage you with the arts in your community.
WCAC welcomes your ideas and support as it continues to take the lead in bringing together the community's art organizations to strengthen our region's arts culture.
For artist information, arts events, calls for art, and more visit WCAC's web page...
www.washingtoncountyarts.com.
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With gratitude to those who served… | |
The Washington County Arts Council Board of Directors presented its 2022-2023 Community Arts Development (CAD) awards at the Gallery on November 9, 2022 | |
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Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation, Inc.
City of Hagerstown
Discovery Station
Doleman Black Heritage Museum
Hagerstown Choral Arts, Inc.
Hagerstown Comm. Concert Association
Maryland Entertainment Group
Maryland International Film Festival-Hagerstown
Maryland Wind Music, Inc.
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra
The Maryland Theatre Association, Inc.
The Potomac Playmakers
Washington County Free Library
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
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The Augustoberfest Event 2022
City Center Music and Entertainment
Discovery Station Art Programs
2023 Juneteenth Celebration-Hagerstown
Hagerstown Choral Arts 2022-2023 Season
Operating Grant 2022-2023
MEG's 2021-2022 Season
11th Annual Maryland International Film Festival
Maryland Wind Festival 2023
MSO Kinder Konzerts Series 2022-2023
The Little Mermen: A Disney Cover Band
Potomac Playmakers 2022-2023 Season
Noteworthy Concerts @ Your Library
Washington County Public Schools Art Exhibition
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The Washington County Arts Council CAD grant awards are made possible through a grant from the
Maryland State Arts Council.
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Four Sights
Four artists working in collage, painting, woodwork, and pottery.
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Congratulations to the “Washington Goes Purple 2022” Exhibition,
Peoples’ Choice winner, Sarah Swacina, for her art titled,
“Society’s Limited View.”
The Award was sponsored by The Nora Roberts Foundation, Inc.
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Maryland Symphony Orchestra
Mozart Symphony No. 29
THE MARYLAND THEATRE
Saturday, November 12, 2022, | 7:30 PM (in-person)
Sunday, November 13, 2022, | 3:00 PM (in-person and virtual)
Elizabeth Schulze Conductor
Beverly Butts Clarinet
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART | Symphony No. 29 in A major
CARL MARIA VON WEBER | Concertino for Clarinet in Eâ™ major, Op. 26
IGOR STRAVINSKY | Pulcinella Suite
In person tickets are available for both performances. The Sunday performance will also be streamed on MSO Live! For more information, visit watch.marylandsymphony.org.
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Thomas Pandolfi Concert
Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at 5 p.m.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Pianist Thomas Pandolfi will perform Sunday, Nov. 13, at
5 p.m. at the museum. In addition to being recognized as one of the greatest interpreters of the Polish masters such as Chopin, Paderewski, and Godowsky, this versatile pianist has received accolades for music as varied as Bach and Gershwin. Cost is $20; $15 museum members. Contact Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.
Or click HERE.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Coffee and Connections with Beth Carey and Sukey Rankin
And Studio Two Students
Start your day with morning networking at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce office! The morning mixers offer the opportunity to hear about some exciting Chamber happenings and meet the exhibiting artists. This mixer will also be a great opportunity to begin holiday shopping!
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 South Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 20470
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
8 AM – 9 AM
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Auditions for "The Waverly Gallery"
Presented by The Potomac Playmakers
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022 AT 7 PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022 AT 7 PM
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
(240) 513-6260
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
potomacplaymakers.org
With permission from Concord Theatricals, The Potomac Playmakers are proud to announce auditions for Pulitzer Prize finalist, "The Waverly Gallery" by Kenneth Lonergan. Auditions will take place at our theater, 17303 West Washington Street in Hagerstown on November 14th and 15th from 7-9.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and those auditioning are encouraged to bring a head shot and resume with them to auditions, but they are not required.
The performance dates for this production are February 3-5 and 10-12. Rehearsal schedule will be determined based on the availably of the cast and crew. "The Waverly Gallery" is directed by Nic Sigman. He is looking to cast 3 men, ages 20’s-50’s, and 2 women, age 50’s and 80’s.
Plot:
Gladys, the elderly matriarch of the Green family, has run an art gallery in a small Greenwich Village hotel for many years. The management wants to replace her less-than-thriving gallery with a coffee shop. Always irascible but now increasingly erratic, Gladys is a cause of concern to her daughter, her son-in-law, and her grandson, from whose point of view this poignant memory play is told. A wacky and heartrending look at the effect of senility on a family, The Waverly Gallery was a success in its premiere at New York’s Promenade Theatre, winning an Obie for legendary Eileen Heckart in the role of Gladys. Nineteen years later, the play premiered on Broadway, earning a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Play and a Tony Award for 86-year-old leading actress Elaine May.
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MAD Dance presents “Whale Wall,” an immersive dance theatre performance, on November 19 at 7:00 pm at the Y Arts Center, 115 East Church Street, Frederick, MD. Seating is limited, and advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. Tickets are by sliding scale on the Eventbrite platform (https://MAD-Dance-Theatre.eventbrite.com).
Whale Wall is classic MAD Dance. Equal parts quirky, beautiful, and complicated, two entities adrift at sea ponder all matters of things as they find themselves beached on the shores of a circa 1920s oceanside resort. There they are equal parts mystified and delighted by the stimulating environment. This immersive dance theatre piece ponders how we respond in unfamiliar environments, a meaningful exploration as we all find ourselves in ever-murkier waters in our actual state of current affairs. Defying genre, “Whale Wall” incorporates storytelling, video, song, and an original score to create a unique and one-of-a-kind experience.
“Whale Wall” is created and performed by Kitty Clark and Ray C. Shaw (MAD Dance), with a sound score by composer Cam Millar and contributions from singer Laura First.
The development and performance of “Whale Wall” is supported in part by the Frederick Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
For more information, call 301-331-4398 or find MAD Dance on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MAD.Dance.Theatre).
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Proceeds benefit the USMH Scholarship Fund
and support students
in their quest to achieve their educational goals
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WREATH WORKSHOP
Sign up now to take a Wreath Workshop with Sukey Rankin Tuesday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. Create a festive winter wreath using fresh, greenery, herbs, and everlastings with instructor Sukey Rankin. All supplies will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own embellishments, gloves, and clippers. $60 members, $70 nonmembers. Register in advance by calling Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or by emailing her at drastelli@wcmfa.org. Or purchase ONLINE.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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This season’s Christmas Show
is the melodic and heartwarming
LITTLE WOMEN - The Broadway Musical!
Little Women The Musical
Mainstage Musical
November 18 - December 18, 2022
Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.
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This December, Playhouse+ brings you
A Country Christmas!
December 8, 2022 Only!
A Country Christmas
Playhouse+ Concert

From the producers of American Country... a dynamic concert featuring the great songbook of American Country Music and Holiday Classics performed by talented singers and live musicians, preceded by a delicious dinner buffet. Full cash bar available.
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This December, Playhouse+ brings you
Christmas with ELVIS!
December 15, 2022 Only!
A Holiday edition of his ELVIS In Concert - Tribute, featuring the King's greatest hits and his version of your favorite Christmas songs!
Jeff Krick Jr. is one of America's most successful and endearing "Elvis Tribute Artists." Jeff has headlined Cruise Ships, numerous Elvis and music festivals, and has also performed as "The King" in Hawaii and Las Vegas.
The Playhouse is happy to welcome him back!
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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), an agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development. | |
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The Washington County Arts Council is a proud member of
County Arts Agencies of Maryland,
Maryland Citizens for the Arts, and Americans for the Arts
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The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible! | |
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Washington County Arts Council. Your information was obtained from
at least one of the following methods: signing our guest book,
becoming a member, donating, entering a contest, or exhibiting with us.
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